Engineering in Medical Imaging I: Non-Ionizing Techniques

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(same as BIOL_EN 4972 ; cross-leveled with BIOL_EN 7972 ). This is the first course in a 2-semester investigation into the engineering of medical imaging modalities. These courses will provide the student with a functional understanding of some of the most common applications of engineering in medical imaging. This will include discussions of the underlying physics, device operation, image formation, and clinical applications of medical images including in-depth discussions on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound (US), and optical imaging. We will also examine the important topics of image resolution, signal-to-noise, image analysis, clinical decision-making in relation to diagnostic imaging, and emerging techniques in machine learning. This is an upper-level undergraduate/graduate course specifically targeted toward students with interest in careers in biomedical engineering, clinical technology, and medicine. Thus, a large portion of lecture will be dedicated to both theoretical development and applications in research and medicine. Credit Hour s : 3 Prerequisites: MATH 1500 , PHYSCS 2750 and PHYSCS 2760 (or equivalents)